New 55 Gallon Paludarium Construction Journal.

[NickBoudin]

You all could use an Update. 1-7-08.

I can expect my plants from Antone tomorrow, or the next day.

Here's what I have so far.






(The water is a lot more clear, then the picture.)






Feedback will be awesome.

3 fish, and 1 african dwarf frog are in there now. Just cycling the water.

[rednkhuntertd]

Looks great!!! I bet your frogs will love their custom home Great job, Two Thumbs up!

[NickBoudin]

Thanks! I hope they do too.

I think i'm going to be making my canopy tomorrow. I need plexi glass, though.


We'll see.

[flyangler18]

Those succulents will probably rot out- I'm terrible with plant IDs though.

[NickBoudin]

I agree. My grandma bought them for me for christmas. She came over about a week ago amd she was determined to see my tank. She has a bad leg, and she walked 2 flights of stairs to see my tank. I put them in to make her happy, is all.


Thanks though.

[HappyHippos1]

I put some in an old tank (bought from HD) and assumed they'd rot too but surprisingly they're doing great! I mean I'm shocked at how great they are doing. Granted this viv I only lightly mist 2-3 times a week but there is usually water on the plants and they haven't rotted.

Come to think of it, this tank is pretty amazing. It seems that whatever cutting/plant I put in there does great. I've been putting cuttings in to get their roots establish and them transfer to other tanks.

[NickBoudin]

I'll leave these in there until they die, if so.


Plants from Antone will be here tomorrow!

Got 11 more fish today, and also 3 aquatic plants.

[NickBoudin]

1-10-08




A basic full tank shot. Sorry, I dont own the best cammera. But you get the idea.

There's between 15-20 different plants so far. 5 Broms, some other tropicals.

I'm going to have to make a list of what I have.

3 hatchet fish, 6 neon tetras, and 4 blind cave fish.

[rednkhuntertd]

WOW. Lookin' good my man. Hope your neons fair well in the new water. They are not really a first setup type of fish, but they might make it. The cave fish will be really cook to watch.

[NickBoudin]

Well, the water is basicaly neutral now, I just need a 10 watt small submersible heater to put in the back where my waterfall pump is. (totaly hidden )

My buddy worked at a tropical fish store for like 4 years, so he came and helped my water out. It's crystal clear now, the pictures really dont do justice.